Restaurant Manager

About the role

Suncourt Indian Restaurant is a well-established restaurant in Taupō, known for authentic Indian cuisine and strong local patronage. We are seeking a Restaurant Manager to take full operational responsibility for the business.

This is a hands-on leadership role with genuine autonomy. The owner is not involved in the day-to-day running of the restaurant, so you will be trusted to manage operations independently, make practical decisions, and run the restaurant as if it were your own.

Reporting into the owner, you will currently manage four direct reports. 

Key responsibilities

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth, compliant, and profitable operation of the restaurant, including

• Overseeing daily restaurant operations to ensure consistent service quality and customer satisfaction
• Planning menus in consultation with the chefs, including pricing decisions aligned with budgets and cost targets
• Organising and coordinating special functions, group bookings, and peak service periods
• Managing stock procurement, supplier relationships, pricing, and inventory control
• Maintaining accurate records of stock levels, staffing, rosters, and financial transactions
• Ensuring the restaurant complies with all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations, and that dining areas are clean, functional, and professionally presented
• Monitoring customer experience, responding to feedback, and resolving service issues promptly and professionally
• Recruiting, training, supervising, and performance-managing front-of-house and kitchen staff
• Preparing rosters, managing leave, and ensuring staff breaks are taken in accordance with employment requirements
• Leading the team during service periods, including greeting guests, managing reservations, and assisting with orders when required

You will have full authority over key decisions such as staffing, service standards, and supplier coordination. You are expected to proactively identify issues, implement improvements, and recommend operational changes to support business growth

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Restaurant Manager 
• Must have knowledge of Indian cuisine and spices as this is required for menu planning with chefs, inventory, and staff training in traditional techniques. 
• You must be a confident decision-maker who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team while maintaining high service standard

What we offer

• Permanent, stable role with guaranteed minimum hours
• Competitive pay between $28–$32 per hour
• Paid overtime during busy seasons
• High-trust role with genuine operational autonomy
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a well-established restaurant

If this is you, please apply with your CV and cover letter.